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Sanctuary (2023)

Drama · Sport

A tough, desperate kid becomes a sumo wrestler, captivating fans with his cocky attitude — and upsetting an industry steeped in tradition.

IMDb rating
8.0 (5,484 votes)
Episode average
7.9 -0.1 vs IMDb
Seasons
1
Streaming (US)
Netflix
Language
JA
Type
Mini-series

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Ratings refreshed Oct 3, 2026 · 1 season indexed

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Seasons

Season 1 (2023)

7.93 avg 8 episodes 7.5 → 7.7

Ep 1: 7.5 · 159 votesEp 2: 7.5 · 142 votesEp 3: 7.7 · 132 votesEp 4: 8.1 · 136 votesEp 5: 8.1 · 136 votesEp 6: 8.1 · 141 votesEp 7: 8.7 · 175 votesEp 8: 7.7 · 166 votes
Season 1 episodes - IMDb ratings
#TitleRatingVotes
1Episode #1.17.5159
2Episode #1.27.5142
3Episode #1.37.7132
4Episode #1.48.1136
5Episode #1.58.1136
6Episode #1.68.1141
7Episode #1.78.7175
8Episode #1.87.7166

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